AAON Inc (AAON)

Return on total capital

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 229,849 261,668 255,049 238,373 231,788 210,271 182,268 148,038 126,749 85,925 69,289 73,867 69,284 83,078 89,209 85,932 95,511 97,721 86,471 81,802
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 824,582 796,856 740,498 784,808 735,224 682,484 660,111 609,414 560,714 523,858 490,506 480,156 466,170 400,279 383,726 373,038 350,865 344,892 322,695 306,323
Return on total capital 27.87% 32.84% 34.44% 30.37% 31.53% 30.81% 27.61% 24.29% 22.60% 16.40% 14.13% 15.38% 14.86% 20.76% 23.25% 23.04% 27.22% 28.33% 26.80% 26.70%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $229,849K ÷ ($—K + $824,582K)
= 27.87%

AAON Inc's return on total capital has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The return on total capital increased from 26.70% in March 2020 to a peak of 34.44% in June 2024, indicating efficient utilization of both equity and debt to generate profits for the company. There was a noticeable decline in the return on total capital in the following quarters after June 2024, with a decrease to 27.87% by December 2024.

Overall, the return on total capital for AAON Inc has displayed a generally positive trend, with some periods of volatility. It is important for the company to closely monitor and manage its capital allocation strategies to ensure sustainable and consistent returns for its investors and stakeholders.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
AAON Inc
AAON
27.87%
Carrier Global Corp
CARR
39.79%
Lennox International Inc
LII
121.44%